From her trendsetting outfits as Moira Rose on “Schitt’s Creek” to her commanding “Home Alone” attire and her darkly glamorous “Beetlejuice” wardrobe, Catherine O’Hara has portrayed many impeccably dressed characters on screen.
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However, this cinematic icon — who passed away on January 30, 2026, at age 71 — was also a genuine fashion symbol in real life. Her distinctive style sense made her a standout on many red carpet occasions, especially in her later years.
Collaborating extensively with her trusted stylist, Andrew Gelwicks, the celebrated Canadian actress consistently appeared on best-dressed lists, donning ensembles from high-end designers like Oscar de la Renta, Marc Jacobs, Thom Browne, and Valentino. Her choices often reflected the monochromatic color scheme favored by her character Moira Rose.
“I’ve always been drawn to black and white for its simplicity and versatility,” O’Hara explained to Vogue in 2020. “After spending six years on ‘Schitt’s Creek’, my appreciation for this color combination only deepened. It’s bold, strong, graphic, a bit cartoonish, and absolutely cool. It’s timeless.”
Her involvement in the TV comedy not only heightened her profile as a fashion influencer but also marked her debut in the front row of a fashion show in 2020, which took place at a Tom Ford presentation where she sported a shiny, crocodile-embossed skirt suit from the designer. “The atmosphere was incredibly serious,” she recalled in an interview with Vogue. “There was hardly any laughter or smiles; the intensity was palpable. I felt like a joyful outsider there.”
In both her personal and professional life, O’Hara, along with the fashionable figures she embodied, challenged the conventional notions of what is considered “age-appropriate” attire, demonstrating that style is timeless.
In a 2019 interview with WSJ, she expressed a desire for women, particularly those of a mature age, to draw inspiration from Moira’s bold fashion choices. “Don’t be hesitant to experiment with wigs,” she advised.
Here’s a retrospective look at some of O’Hara’s most unforgettable red carpet moments.
